Leicester City premiership winning manager Claudio Ranieri sacked by club

Claudio Ranieri, Leicester City
Sacked Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri (Getty)

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has been sensationally sacked.

The Italian enjoyed legend status in Leicester, after leading the club to the Premier League title last season, despite pre-season odds of 500-1.

But it's been a staggering fall from grace since, with Leicester sitting just a point outside the relegation zone. 

The Foxes haven't scored a Premier league goal in 2017 and were humbled in the FA Cup fourth round.

The club confirmed the termination via a statement on Friday {NZT], labelling Ranieri the most successful manager the club has ever had.

No replacement has yet been announced although Irish betting webiste, Paddy Power  has Alan Pardew as favourite.

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